8491 S Pistol Hill Road, Vail, AZ 85641 (MLS# 22600214)

8491 S Pistol Hill Road, Vail, AZ 85641

$695,000

3000 gallon Water havesting holding tank

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,221 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 435,598 Status: Active

Current Price: $695,000 List Date: 1/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/11/2026

Overview

Description

Unique, OFF GRID, Straw bale house in Pueblo/Territorial style on expansive 10-acre parcel partially bordered by State Land! Just installed, high yield WATER WELL...per owner, 20 gallons of water per minute! 3,000 gallon rain water tank for exterior uses. Fully permitted Alternative Septic System. Ramada with fire pit and custom concrete tables on wheels. OWNED SOLAR with 200 AH Lithium battery! This property captures breathtaking mountain, city and sunset views, surrounded by natural desert landscaping. Per owner, fully permitted Secondary Building site on property suitable for main house or casita, slope and grading permits exist, 10 acre parcel cannot be divided. Enjoy the wide-open spaces from the 200 sq ft paver patio Ramada, ideal for entertaining, stargazing, or simply soaking

Supplements: in the peaceful desert surroundings. 860 sq ft Garage/workshop with shelf space adds convenience! Laundry room with lots of storage shelves. A welcoming front porch invites you inside to discover warm interiors featuring Saltillo tile floors, CUSTOM hand painted reclaimed wood-beamed ceilings, custom paint, & recessed lighting throughout. The open ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 22600214

Address Information

Street #: 8491
Direction: S
Street Name: Pistol Hill
Suffix: Road
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85641
County: Pima
Country: USA

Location, Tax & Legal

Tax Code: 205-76-038B
Area: Upper Southeast
Subdivision: N/A
Comparable Only Listing: No
Tax Year: 2025
Taxes: 1064.62
Taxes For: Dwelling & Land
Legal Description: From Parcel:205760380 /E2 S2 Se4 Nw4 10 Ac Sec 28-15-17
Township: 15
Community: None
Range: 17
Section: 28
Municipality/Zoning: Vail - RH
Fire Protection: Subscription
Fema Flood Zone: No
Municipal Flood Zone: No

General Property Information

Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Existing
Lot Dimensions: 666' X 679' X 669' X 680'
Lot Acres: 10
Lot Sqft: 435598
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Combined SqFt: 1221
Main House SqFt: 1221
Source of SqFt: Assessor
# of Garage Spaces: Yes
# of Covered Prkng: Yes
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Unit Level: Yes
Basement: No
# of Fireplaces: Yes
Year Built: 2022
School District: Vail
Elementary School: Ocotillo Ridge
Middle School: Old Vail
High School: Cienega
Horse Property: Yes - By Zoning
Horse Facilities: No
List Price/SqFt: 569.21
Lot Size Price/SqFt: 1.6
Guest House SqFt: 0
# of Carport Spaces: 0

Property Features

Stories: One Construction: Straw; Stucco Finish Style: Pueblo; Territorial Roof: Built-Up Living Areas: Living Room Dining Areas: Dining Area Kitchen Features: Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Primary Bathroom Features: Shower Only Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; In Garage; Storage; Sink Guest Facilities: None Fireplace: Gas Fireplace Location: Living Room Floor Covering: Mexican Tile Window Covering: None Technology: None Main Heating: Mini-Split Water Heater: Propane; Tankless Water Heater Electric: Solar PV System Gas: Propane Sewer: Septic Water: Pvt Well (Registered) Accessibility Option: None Security: None Green Features: Building Materials; Solar; Water Pool: None Spa: None Fence: Wrought Iron Landscape - Front: Natural Desert Landscape - Rear: Natural Desert View: Desert; Mountain(s); Sunset Road Type: Dirt Road Maintenance: None Driveway: To Property Line RV Parking: Space Available Exterior Features: Native Plants Lot Features: Hillside Lot; North/South Exposure Neighborhood Feature: None Assoc Fees Includes: None Assoc Amenities: None Terms: Cash Submit With Offer: Domestic Well Addendum; Earnest Check; Loan Pre-Qual; On-site Wastewater Property Disclosures: Affidavit of Disclosure; Insurance Claims History Report; Seller Prop Disclosure Special Conditions: None

Contract Information

Method of Title: Fee (Simple)
Distressed Info: None

More Information

Showing Information

Directions: Pistol Hill Rd & Old Spanish Trail/ northeast on S Pistol Hill Rd about 2.8 miles, Turn right at FOR SALE sign and follow the road around to property gate, follow driveway up to property.

Kitchen Features

# of Ovens: Yes
Countertops: Granite
Pantry: Closet
Appliance Color: Stainless
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Primary Bathroom Features

Other: Vessel Sink
Shower Only: Yes

Extra Room

Other: 2 Storage Containers

Interior Features

Interior Steps Y/N: N

Main Cooling

Other: Mini Split

Electric

Energy Storage Device Ownership: Owned
Solar PV Ownership: Owned
Solar PV System: Yes

Water

Other: Harvested Water Tank
Pvt Well (Registered): Yes

Pool

Conventional: No
None: Yes

Exterior Features

Front Faces: Southwest
Native Plants: Yes

Subdivision Restrict

Age Restrictions: No
CC&Rs: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes

Terms

Other: Non Q M Financing
Cash: Yes

Home Protection

Offered: No

Gas

Propane: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Construction

Straw: Yes
Stucco Finish: Yes

Style

Pueblo: Yes
Territorial: Yes

Sewer

Septic: Yes

Roof

Built-Up: Yes

Living Areas

Living Room: Yes

Dining Areas

Dining Area: Yes

Fence

Wrought Iron: Yes

View

City: Yes
Desert: Yes
Mountain(s): Yes
Sunset: Yes

Road Type

Dirt: Yes

Road Maintenance

None: Yes

Lot Features

Hillside Lot: Yes
North/South Exposure: Yes

Laundry

In Garage: Yes
Sink: Yes
Storage: Yes
Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes

Main Heating

Mini-Split: Yes

Water Heater

Propane: Yes
Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Guest Facilities

None: Yes

Association & Fees

HOA: No

Assoc Fees Includes

None: Yes

Fireplace

Gas: Yes

Fireplace Location

Living Room: Yes

Floor Covering

Mexican Tile: Yes

Submit With Offer

Earnest Check: Yes
Domestic Well Addendum: Yes
Loan Pre-Qual: Yes
On-site Wastewater: Yes

Window Covering

None: Yes

Accessibility Option

None: Yes

Technology

None: Yes

Special Conditions

None: Yes

Security

None: Yes

Green Features

Building Materials: Yes
Solar: Yes
Water: Yes

Landscape - Front

Natural Desert: Yes

Landscape - Rear

Natural Desert: Yes

Garage/Carport Feat

Detached: Yes
Electric Door Opener: Yes
Separate Storage Area: Yes

Patio/Deck

Covered: Yes
Ramada: Yes

Property Disclosures

Affidavit of Disclosure: Yes
Insurance Claims History Report: Yes
Seller Prop Disclosure: Yes

Spa

None: Yes

Driveway

To Property Line: Yes

RV Parking

Space Available: Yes

Neighborhood Feature

None: Yes

Assoc Amenities

None: Yes

Documents

Solar Addendum ›

On Site Wastewater Treatment Addendum ›

Domestic Water Well Addendum ›

Listing Office: Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026

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